Health Check-Up in Bangkok in 2026: Hospital Package Prices, What's Included and How to Choose

Bangkok makes a full health check-up easy to book: the big private hospitals sell fixed-price packages online, you arrive fasting in the morning, and most packages include a doctor's review of the results. Expats book them every year, employers buy them for staff, and some visitors travel for them.

The hard part is comparing packages. Every hospital names its tiers differently, prices depend on your age and sex, and the headline number is often a time-limited promotion. This guide uses published prices from the hospitals' own pages, checked on 10 November 2026, explains what you are paying for, and shows how to choose. It is not medical advice: which tests you need is a conversation with a doctor.

Health check-up prices in Bangkok compared#

Public and university hospitals#

King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (1873 Rama IV Road, Pathum Wan) lists two simple programmes on its annual health examination page:

Add-ons are priced individually on the same page: for example HbA1c (a three-month blood sugar marker) 150 baht, a hepatitis B panel 540 baht, a PSA prostate test 300 baht and a stool occult blood test 80 baht. The check-up unit is on the 18th floor of the Bhor Por Ror Building and runs Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding public holidays (tel. 02-256 5425). Cervical screening is booked separately on the 7th floor.

The trade-off is time and comfort. Public hospitals are busy, much of the process may be in Thai, and Programme 1 results come with a separate doctor appointment. For a healthy person who wants the basics, that can be a fair trade.

Private hospitals#

Two things stand out. First, the discounts are large: Bangkok Hospital lists its Signature male package at 28,000 baht next to 53,005 baht, and many Samitivej promotions are about half the second price shown. Second, the cheapest private option is not automatically the best value. Compare the test list of a cheap private package with Chulalongkorn's programmes; at a private hospital you mostly pay for speed, English-speaking staff and a doctor's review on the day.

What you get at each tier#

Package names differ, but the content steps up in a broadly similar way. The ranges below are rough bands from the prices above, not a hospital's own categories.

Basic (roughly 700–10,500 baht)#

Blood count, blood sugar, cholesterol, kidney and liver function, urine test, chest X-ray and a doctor's review. Chulalongkorn's Programme 1 adds an ECG at this level. This tier aims at common silent problems such as diabetes, high cholesterol, anaemia and early kidney or liver issues.

Mid-range "executive" tiers (roughly 9,500–25,000 baht)#

These usually add an abdominal ultrasound, more blood markers (for example HbA1c, thyroid, hepatitis), eye checks and, for women, cervical screening and sometimes breast imaging. Some versions add an exercise stress test (EST) for the heart: Bumrungrad's Executive programme for men costs 16,300 baht without one and 22,800 baht with one.

Comprehensive and "longevity" tiers (roughly 25,000–75,000 baht and up)#

Here you see tumour markers, bone density, carotid ultrasound, specialist eye exams, body-composition analysis and advanced cardiac markers. Bangkok Hospital's Signature package for men over 50, for example, lists bone density at the lumbar spine and hip, a carotid Doppler and a high-sensitivity troponin test (package detail). Samitivej's "In-depth Longevity & Brain Health" packages start at 51,000 baht on promotion.

More tests are not automatically better. Tumour markers, for instance, can come back raised for harmless reasons and lead to further scans. Ask the hospital which items in a top-tier package are recommended for someone of your age and history.

Separate procedures#

Colonoscopy and gastroscopy are usually sold separately. Bangkok Hospital lists gastroscopy plus colonoscopy at 44,000 baht for fly-in patients, with anaesthetist fees and biopsies extra. A separate screening package costs 39,000 baht with an e-coupon, for outpatients aged 45 and over (Thai nationals and expatriates), until 31 December 2026. If colon screening is the main reason you are going, price it directly instead of buying a large package around it.

The free Social Security check-up#

If you work for a Thai employer and pay Social Security contributions (Section 33), or pay voluntarily under Section 39, you can get a free annual check-up of up to 14 items. Which items you get depends on your age. The Social Security Office lists the tests and their age rules in its 2024 annual report, and Thai PBS reported on 8 May 2026 that insured persons under Sections 33 and 39 can book their 2026 check-up. Highlights:

• Hearing screening (finger rub test) yearly from 15
• Health risk assessment by a doctor or health professional every two years from 30 to 39, then yearly
• Complete blood count once between 15 and 34, then yearly from 35
• Urine test, fasting blood sugar and kidney function (creatinine and eGFR) yearly from 35
• Total and HDL cholesterol every five years from 20 to 34, then yearly from 35
• Chest X-ray every three years from 15
• Faecal occult blood test for bowel cancer yearly from 50
• Eye examination every two years from 40 to 54, then yearly
• Cervical cancer screening from 30 (Pap smear every three years, or VIA or an HPV DNA test every five years)
• A hepatitis B test once, for people born before 1992

Use it at a hospital that has joined the check-up programme. The Social Security Office's list of participating hospitals (updated June 2025) says foreign insured persons identify themselves with their Social Security number and passport or work permit, and asks everyone to call the hospital before each visit. Some hospitals on the list serve only people registered with them for treatment. The SSO hotline is 1506. For how contributions work, see our Social Security and payroll guide.

How to choose a package#

1. Start with your age band. Every hospital prices by age and sex, so compare like with like: a "men under 40" package at one hospital against the same band elsewhere.
2. Check what is missing, not just what is included. If you are over 50, look for bowel screening. Women should confirm whether cervical screening and mammography or breast ultrasound are included.
3. Decide whether you need a stress test. It adds cost and time. Ask a doctor whether it makes sense for you, for example if you have heart risk factors or a family history.
4. Read the promotion terms. Samitivej's promotion page gives 15 November 2026 in its header and says the service can be used until 31 January 2027; its promotions are for Thai nationals and foreign residents only. Bumrungrad's package prices apply only when you pay the hospital directly and cannot be combined with other offers or discounts.
5. Ask about the results consultation. Ask whether a doctor reviews your results on the day and whether any specialist referral costs extra.
6. Check your insurance. Some international health policies include an annual check-up allowance and many exclude routine screening, so ask your insurer before you pay. Bumrungrad's 2026 comparison sheet says its packages can be used with insurance and invoiced to a corporate partner company.
7. Think about the journey. You will arrive fasting. Bumrungrad warns that Holistic packages dilate your pupils and blur your vision for about four to six hours, so plan a taxi or public transport home.

How to prepare#

• Fast. Samitivej and Bangkok Hospital ask for at least 8 hours without food or drink except water; Bumrungrad asks for 12 hours. Chulalongkorn asks you not to eat or drink anything except water after 8 p.m. the night before.
• No alcohol for at least 24 hours before (Bumrungrad's instructions; Chulalongkorn also asks for no alcohol).
• Women: Bumrungrad advises booking at least seven days before or after your period; Chulalongkorn asks you to postpone for at least three days if you have your period.
• Bring your passport, your list of daily medicines and earlier results.
• Book ahead. Bangkok Hospital asks for at least seven days' notice. New patients at Bumrungrad should arrive 30 minutes early to register on the 10th floor of the International Clinic Building.

Getting there by BTS and MRT#

Most of the big check-up centres sit on or near Sukhumvit and Silom. Bumrungrad is on Sukhumvit Soi 3 near BTS Nana, Samitivej Sukhumvit is on Soi 49 between BTS Phrom Phong and Thong Lo, and Chulalongkorn Hospital is a few minutes from BTS Sala Daeng and MRT Si Lom. Bangkok Hospital is off New Phetchaburi Road, away from the BTS lines, so most people go by taxi. Smaller clinics offer blood tests, vaccinations and medical certificates without a full package. Browse clinics around Nana, Ploenchit, Sukhumvit, Phrom Phong, Thong Lo or Silom–Sathorn.

Where to look on bangkok.biz#

The clinics and medical directory lists hospitals and clinics with addresses, maps and contact details. If your check-up flags something dental, our English-speaking dentist guide compares prices. Employers buying packages for staff should also read our guide to hiring an employee in Thailand.

FAQs#

How much does a health check-up cost in Bangkok? In November 2026, a basic programme at Chulalongkorn Hospital is listed at 720 baht under 35 or 1,220 baht from 35, plus a 100-baht outpatient service fee during official hours. Private packages start at 3,500 baht on promotion at Samitivej Sukhumvit. Most age-banded packages at Samitivej and Bangkok Hospital fall between about 5,500 and 50,000 baht. The top Bumrungrad tiers reach 75,000 baht, and Bangkok Hospital's CEO programme costs 129,000–135,000 baht.

Can foreigners get the free Social Security check-up? Yes, if you are an insured person under Section 33 or 39. Go to a participating hospital and identify yourself with your Social Security number and passport or work permit. Call the hospital first, because some accept only people registered with them.

Do I need an appointment? Book ahead for private packages. Bangkok Hospital asks for at least seven days' notice, and Bumrungrad requires pre-payment. Chulalongkorn's check-up unit is open on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

How long does a check-up take? Plan on at least a morning. Bumrungrad's 2026 comparison sheet gives about 2–3 hours for its Regular programme, 3–4 hours for Executive, 4–6 hours for Comprehensive and 6–8 hours for Holistic packages.

Are tourists eligible for promotional prices? Not always. Samitivej's current promotions are limited to Thai nationals and foreigners living in Thailand, and Bangkok Hospital's 39,000-baht endoscopy package is for Thai nationals and expatriates. Bumrungrad's package prices apply when you pay the hospital directly and cannot be combined with other discounts, so ask about eligibility when you book.

Is a bigger package better? Not necessarily. Choose the tier for your age and add tests your doctor recommends based on your history. Extra screening can produce false alarms that lead to more appointments and cost.